Commission schedules Community Uplift Plan To the editor, I am pleased to announce that the South Portland Human Rights Commission is planning the Community Uplift Plan on Saturday, Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Redbank Community Center located at 95 Macarthur Circle Way. This is a free event for youth and families. […]
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One Stop Event Rentals is now a division of Eastern Events
The South Portland company was sold on July 22.
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Hinckley Park dogs and infrastructure discussed
South Portland may implement changes to dog laws that would be effective at all city parks.
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A Window on the Past – John Edwards, a Ferry Village grocer and entrepreneur
Sometimes we come across a photograph that is so unusual, it just begs for more research. Such is the case with the photograph this week showing a windmill in Ferry Village that had been destroyed by fire. The windmill was owned by John H. Edwards. The son of a shoemaker, Edwards was born in 1864 […]
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From Augusta – The American Rescue Plan at work for our community
On Monday, July 19, the Legislature adjourned for the year after passing LD 1733, the bill allocating nearly $1 billion in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. I couldn’t think of a better way to end our legislative work for the summer than by voting on a bill that provides strong support for […]
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Cape Elizabeth resident wins Central Maine Idol
Katie Oberholtzer, a local singer, received $10,000 as the grand prize.
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A Window on the Past – Harry Bagley and his candy store
As we’ve continued to explore some of the interesting people in South Portland’s past, we decided to take another look at a shopkeeper who is still mentioned frequently by South Portlanders who grew up here. Harold “Harry” Bagley did not lead an easy life. Born in 1902, he was the third of 10 children of […]
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Age Friendly South Portland – A few safety considerations for bicyclists and drivers
The other day I was out on an early morning bike ride through South Portland’s Willard Square, on my way to Portland Head Light, and I came across a situation that I thought was worth sharing. For those of you that know the area well and frequent Scratch Baking Co., you understand what a challenge […]
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Obituary – John Kierstead
John A. Kierstead, 67, passed away on Oct. 29, 2020, at his home in South Portland, with his wife, Lorna Darling-Kierstead, his sons, Ian E. Dawson and William E. Darling-Dawson III, and his faithful dog, Salem at his side. A memorial reception will be held from 3 to 6 p.m., Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, at […]
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